M4.0 Depth: 25.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-26 04:26:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2025 at 04:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

25.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-26 04:26:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Bengkulu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-4.58000, 102.63000

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

25 km

25 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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Patah

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Kaba

Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Ranau

Distance: 147 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'854 m ·Indonesia
Suoh

Distance: 196 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'000 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Sumbing

Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia

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